Cocconeis dallmannii Al-Handal, Riaux-Gobin, Romero et Wulff (Figure 50)

Literature: (Al-Handal et al. 2008, p. 275, figs. 33–47, 49–62). Description: Length 24–30 µm, width 18–22 µm, striae (raphe valve) 10–11 in 10 µm.

Remarks: This species has originally been described from Potter Cove Al-Handal and Wulff (2008b). The observed specimens appeared slightly larger than previously reported with coarser striae on the raphe valve.

Ecology and distribution: A marine benthic and epiphytic species, it has not been reported outside its type locality (Potter Cove). Rare in the examined material.